Friday, October 30, 2015

WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU KNEW ABOUT YOURSELF WAS A LIE?

Melusine Doré is as practiced at guarding a secret as she is at wielding a weapon. Yet her past refuses to stay buried. Her worst fears are realized when Melusine and her companion, Levi, get called to hunt a beast in her birthplace of Malheur. The second she sets foot on her native soil, nothing proceeds as she planned: a beautiful tinker sets her sights on Levi, a gentle monster kills for sport, and an admission of love becomes a betrayal. Melusine comes face to face with the lies of her family’s past—and a truth that could destroy her.

Adventure number two in the Clockwork Siren series, Submerged takes us from the muddy trenches of steampunk Chicago to the sticky swamps of Louisiana to the slippery side of love.

The broadside under the heel of Melusine’s boot taunted,
MELUSINE DORE: FRIEND OR FIEND?

Good question, thought Melusine. It was the third headline
this week that sought to put Melusine in the same category as the monsters she
hunted.

She twisted her foot, the thin paper folding like an
accordion and ripping under the pressure. She would worry about the accusations
later. Now, she had a job to do.

She descended step by rotting step down a ladder and into a
muddy trench. The air was ripe with the odor of insects and stagnant water and
sewage. She tugged her chatelaine out from her corset and opened a tiny vial of
rosemary oil, dotting a drop of it directly under her nose.

Her boots squelched in the muck, her hands out on either
side, scrabbling the walls of the trench. The darkening night made it difficult
to see; she scraped against newly laid pipes and tripped over littered debris.
A fur-backed troll had taken up residence in the ditches dug for the new
pipelines that were intended to clean up Chicago. The creature had been making
meals of the workers, leaving nothing but picked-clean bones behind. If the
city wanted to move forward on its project to raise itself out of squalor and
sewage, the troll had to be taken care of.

An itch at the base of her skull told her she was close.
Fingering her chatelaine again, she unhooked a bag of goblin powder from the
links. She was at a crossroads of sorts, the trench tunneling both straight
ahead and to the right. To the side, almost completely hidden in shadow, was a
misshapen figure. Ahead of her was another one; she could just make out the two
bulging orbs of its eyes. As it stepped forward, Melusine threw the goblin
powder in its face. “Sweet dreams, little troll,” she said.

Levi Cannon. Now that she was closer, Melusine saw the
strange copper and glass contraption Levi wore strapped to his face. Night
goggles, his inventor friend Zahn’s latest design. Levi sneezed three more
times then took the glasses off. Already, even in the dim light, Melusine could
see the pink stain of irritation from the powder blossoming on his face everywhere
but where the goggles had been.

“I’m hunting a troll. Of course it’s goblin powder. What are
you doing here?”

The sneezing was constant now, and Levi had to speak in
gasps. “With the rumors…I just…wanted…to be positive…no one…would…try to
hurt…you.”

He sneezed an explosion, then yelled, “Behind you!” But
Melusine was ready. The back of her neck had been crawling at the monster’s
approach. She yanked her dagger from the sheath on her thigh and whipped
around, throwing the blade between the troll’s giant, milky eyes. The beast was
pale, its yellow-blue skin wrinkled, translucent and hairless but for the thick
rug of brown fur growing over its shoulders and down its back.

The dagger stunned it for a second, but then it let out a
gurgled roar and raced for Melusine. She readied the dregs of the goblin
powder, was just waiting for the creature to get close enough when clink,
clink, clink, pop, pop, pop, she felt the whizz of bullets passing over her
shoulder. The monster burst into a mess of fluids, tufts of brown fur covering
Melusine like an itchy blanket.

“A crank gun?” she moaned. “You planned on making a mess.
Admit it, Mr. Cannon.” She tried wiping the coarse fur off of her arms, but all
she managed to do was spread it around.

“Not unless you admit that throwing the goblin powder my
direction was not entirely an accident.” Levi was now scratching at his face,
the pink blotches growing red. “Ow! Tonight of all nights! You know I have an
appointment with a woman on Ashton Avenue to remove the gnome that’s taken up
residence in her garden.”

Oh, yes, Melusine remembered the elegant and beautiful
sophisticate who’d made the appointment. Who’d insisted that Levi come work
alone. Melusine held back a twitch of a smile.

“That’s tonight?” She took her dagger from the troll’s skull
and wiped the purple blood off on the leg of her trousers. Holding the blade up
in front of her, she inspected its cleanliness, the tip pointed at Levi’s
heart. “But what does it matter how you look? Surely, you were not planning on
seducing the lady?”

Levi set a gloved
finger on top of the blade and lowered it until the point was facing the
ground. His eyes stayed trained on her face, the intensity of them tugging at a
thread of longing stitched in Melusine’s chest.

“There’s only one woman who interests me,” he said. “I’d
kiss her now if I could, but my lips are beginning to blister.”

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Katie grew up in Racine, Wisconsin where she acquired an irreversible nasal twang and an addiction for books with a slightly dark edge. She now lives in Geneva, Switzerland with her husband, two daughters, and two fuzzy cats. She has been an avid reader of YA fiction for years. While she has a penchant for the paranormal, she devours a range of books -- along with popcorn and black licorice. She consumes all three in large quantities. Luckily, the books don't stay on her hips.

After playing second fiddle in the all-girl rock band the Vagabonds, lead guitarist Kyle Summers decides to break out on her own and puts together a band that helps her shine as a solo act.

But the road is uphill and success seems elusive. She begins to question herself and her talent, wondering if she should sell out to win the adoration of her old fans or stubbornly follow her heart and continue to languish in relative obscurity.

On-again, off-again love interest CJ Slavin helps Kyle get her new band off the ground but refuses to commit to their relationship, once more leaving Kyle feeling alone, unloved, and unimportant, and those emotions lead her to do rash, irrevocable things on the road, things that could drive CJ away for good. Will they finally admit their feelings to one another and forsake all others or split for good, and will Kyle finally find the fame she’s been working her ass off for or will she leave it all behind, a broken woman?

For years, Jade C. Jamison tried really hard to write what she thought was more "literary" fiction, but she found herself compelled to write what you read by her today--sometimes gritty, raw, realistic stories and other times humorous, light tales--but most of the stories she writes revolve around relationships and characters finding their way through life. While she doesn't confine herself to just one genre, nor is there a nice neat label for what she writes, most of her work could be called erotic romance. Her main writing passions include rock star romance, romantic comedy, and romantic suspense.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Dalton ‘Cage’ Booker
is the number one goalie for the San Diego Scorpions. Most people describe him
as willful and stubborn—sometimes even difficult to control. More often than
not, words fly out of his mouth without the benefit of passing through his
brain first. And women love him.

Karen LaGrange,
little sister of the former enforcer for the Scorpions, lives in Canada, where
she works with special needs children. After losing her job to downsizing, she
makes an extended visit to San Diego, forming a friendship with the errant
goalie.

Through frequent
reminders that they are friends without benefits, Karen struggles to keep their
relationship platonic, but the more she shuts him down, the more he wants her.

Can Cage convince
Karen to slip under the sheets with him, or is he destined to be firmly
entrapped in the friend zone?

This is book three in
the Scorpion series and I have to say, it is now my favorite! When I first met
Cage, I didn't like him at all. What I love about this author is how she writes
people how we see them in real life ~ Mary

Loved this book, so
hard not to fall in love with Dalton "Cage" Booker and Karen
together. The love between them, it's not your typical storyline. And I
honestly couldn't put it down once I started. Absolutely loved it and highly
recommend this read. ~ Jackie Ugal

I am a country girl at heart who tends to like the simple
things...and hockey. Give me a hockey game and I'm set! During intermission, I
read. Reading has always been a love of mine since I was a little girl. The
books have gotten a bit spicier though. I also like moonlit walks on the beach,
strawberries and champagne (ok, dirty martinis actually), and a strong man to
hold me...etc., etc., etc. ;)

I live in Hammonton, NJ with my husband of over 18 years.
It's not always easy but it's always worth it.

I have a B.S.B.A. in Human Resources and work for a law firm
in Philadelphia. The only thing left to say is....GO FLYERS!

While this closely knit group of six tries to settle into normal; drugs, money, and vengeance leave one man dead and another in jail for a wide range of crimes he did not commit.

Friendships and bonds are tested past the breaking point, allegiances are questioned, and relationships threaten to crumble. From the point of view of all six characters we've come to love, perspective is offered on the hell that they are all experiencing, the love they've all found, and the sexy, fairytale lives they all wish to get back to.

This is the final book in the Hale Series.

Recommended for readers 18 and up due to strong language and explicit sexual content.

Excerpt

I shake my head clear of those thoughts as I pull into and park in the subterranean garage. I all but jump out of the SUV and sprint to the elevator bank, in a mad rush to get to my penthouse. I’m chastising myself for not grabbing a bottle of wine or a late lunch for us as I unlock the door to the large apartment.

I empty my pockets into the basket on the front entry table. I smile to myself because I know Alexa hates the damn thing. I may actually move it this weekend. Anything to make her happy. I frown as I step further into the apartment and see that the living room and kitchen are empty. I should’ve called her first before just assuming she wouldn’t find something to do, knowing I’d be at work again until late.

I kick off my shoes and scoop them up as I make my way to the bedroom. The door is shut which is odd, but I don’t falter in my steps until I hear a man’s voice, “Fuck, just like that! Suck it deep.”

My hand hesitates on the doorknob, because I know when I swing it open my life is going to change. I teeter on the edge of indecision; my broken heart throbbing painfully in my chest. “I’m close, bitch.” I hear the masculine voice say.

Two things happen at the moment. I’m suddenly angry that Alexa is doing this to me when she thinks I’m at work, but alternately I’m pissed at this man for talking to my woman like that.

Hatred over the cheating wins out and I swing the door wide. My shoes tumble from my hands just as “What the fuck, Alexa,” boils out of my mouth.

She squeaks loudly and tries to pull the sheets over her but it’s too late. She’s already been caught.

Author Bio

Marie James, full-time working mother of two boys and wife of 11 years. I've spent almost my entire lifetime living in central Texas, with only short stays in South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. I've always wanted to write novels and just recently had the gumption to sit down and start one. My passions include reading everything under the sun and sewing. I even listen to audio books while sewing. To Hale and Back is the final book in the Hale Series.

I have several other story lines worked out for other books once this series is complete. Reading and writing is my happy place.

With a little help—and a little kink—from her friend, she might just get her man.

Skylar Redmond’s Sky Bar is regularly wall-to-wall hot soldiers. Yet she is alone—and getting tired of it. Forget about finding a man who’ll rock her world in the bedroom. She’ll settle for a guy who’s stable, kind and compassionate.

Too bad that guy still sees her as the pigtailed girl from their youth, not the strong woman she is today. But maybe, with a little help, that’ll change.

As an ex-military field ambulance technician, Matt James excels at performing under pressure. Pretending to be interested in Skylar to help her capture the attention of his best friend? Piece of cake—because he won’t be faking it. He’s been in love with her since their school yard days, but never pushed it. She deserves someone who can offer her more.

A touch leads to a kiss, and a kiss to a night that throws a kink—or three—into Sky’s plan. Leaving her wondering if she’s going for the wrong man…and letting the right one slip through her fingers.

New York Times and USA today best selling author, Cathryn is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. She has two teenagers who keep her busy with their never ending activities, and a husband who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. Cathryn can never find balance in her life, is always trying to find time to go to the gym, can never keep up with emails, Facebook or Twitter and tries to write page-turning books that her readers will love.

New York Times and USA today best selling author, Cathryn is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. She has two teenagers who keep her busy with their never ending activities, and a husband who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. Cathryn can never find balance in her life, is always trying to find time to go to the gym, can never keep up with emails, Facebook or Twitter and tries to write page-turning books that her readers will love.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Three very
different girls searching for love.

Everyone deserves
a happy ending, that’s what Penny Stanton thought. Only her ending was anything
but happy after her husband died. Her friends had been an amazing support
system over the year following Maxwell’s death, but there was a hole in Penny’s
heart she felt would never heal. Can an old flame reignite her passion and make
her take a second chance on love?

Mattie Irons was
rambunctious, charming, and smart. She was the apple of her parents’ eyes until
her baby brother was born. Her parents, especially her mother, spent more time
cooing over the infant than paying attention to Mattie. Now Mattie is feeling
unloved, leaving Sebastian and Tess searching for a way to abate their
daughter’s fears.

Kate Hamilton has
made the move to England to be with her daughter and son-in-law. Her new
upper-crust English life style is a long way from middle class suburbia in
America. She volunteers at the local children’s hospital and helps Tess raise
the children. Yet Sutton castle is a large building and it, along with its
butler, are very intimidating. Can she adapt to this new life as her daughter
did and find love again?

Theresa Troutman lives in
Pennsylvania with her husband and their crazy dog, Niko. She loves reading,
theatre and traveling. Her books include: My Secret Summer, A Special
Connection and the Love's Great Adventure Series: Life's What You Make It and
Love This Life and London Loves. Her most recent release is a contemporary
second-change erotic romance called, By My Side.